This 4th grade 1 digit by 3 digit multiplication unit includes EVERYTHING you need to teach your class about multi-digit multiplication! This is the perfect supplement for any 4th grade math classroom and has tons of multiplication practice provided for you.
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Empower your students to multiply with confidence using this 1 digit by 3 digit multiplication worksheets unit for 4th grade! This resource-packed unit includes over 200 pages of lessons, worksheets, and games that make multiplication fun, visual, and easy to understand.
Students will practice 3-digit by 1-digit multiplication using area models, partial products, and the standard algorithm — gaining a deep understanding of place value and multi-step reasoning.
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Everything you need to teach and reinforce multi-digit multiplication strategies is included and ready to print.
3 Mini Lessons:
Students explore three key multiplication strategies:
Area model for conceptual understanding
Partial products for breaking down larger equations
Algorithm practice for fluency and accuracy
Each mini-lesson includes guided visuals and can be glued into math notebooks for quick reference during review.
Worksheets (10 total):
Students will solve a variety of 1-digit by 3-digit multiplication problems, including:
Standard algorithm practice
Word problems and real-world applications
Area model and partial product problems
Error analysis tasks
Multi-step reasoning problems
Every worksheet builds confidence and strengthens computation fluency.
Emoji Math Sort:
Students check 3-digit by 1-digit equations and decide whether they’re correct. They place a smiley face for correct answers or a frown for incorrect ones — great for centers or partner practice.
Task Cards (24 total):
Perfect for SCOOT, scavenger hunts, or small-group review! Each card includes a multiplication problem, and students record answers on the provided recording sheet. An answer key is included for self-checking or teacher-led review.
Crocodile Encounter Center Activity:
A student favorite! Players draw cards from the deck — solve correctly to keep the card, but beware of the crocodiles! If a player pulls a crocodile card, they must return all their cards to the pile. The student with the most solved multiplication cards at the end wins!
Students match each coffee cup (answer) to its correct cell phone (equation). This fun partner activity is perfect for reinforcing fact fluency and accuracy during centers.
Students earn treasure map pieces by solving multiplication problems correctly. Chance cards keep gameplay exciting and unpredictable! The first to complete their treasure map wins — great for spiral review or test prep.
Students rotate around the classroom solving task cards. Each correct answer earns a “bucket drop.” At the end, the teacher draws from the bucket for prizes or small classroom rewards. Perfect for getting everyone moving while reviewing key skills!
Students race to match multiplication problems with their solutions in the correct order. The first team to finish accurately wins! Great for team-building and fast-paced review.
All games come in color and black-and-white versions for flexibility and reusability.
This 4th grade multiplication unit can be used for:
Whole-group instruction introducing multi-digit multiplication
Guided practice or small group intervention
Math centers and independent stations
Partner or team games
Homework or spiral review
Every page is designed for engagement, differentiation, and hands-on learning.
Common Core:
4.NBT.5 – Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
Texas TEKS:
4.4C – Represent multiplication using arrays, area models, and equations.
4.4D – Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply up to a four-digit number by a one-digit number.
Florida B.E.S.T.:
MA.4.NSO.2.2 – Multiply two whole numbers, up to three digits by up to two digits, with procedural reliability.
Teachers love that this unit blends conceptual learning with hands-on fun. The Crocodile Encounter and Treasure Map games make multiplication review exciting, while the emoji sorts and task cards keep students actively thinking and checking their work.
With a mix of visual models and traditional methods, this unit supports all learners and simplifies differentiation across ability levels.
This 4th Grade Math Unit is part of a full-year series designed to make math easy to teach and fun to learn. Each unit combines mini-lessons, engaging worksheets, and interactive games — helping students build mastery through meaningful practice.
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